After rebirth, I don’t want to be a Mary Sue heroine anymore!

After waiting for dawn, the two went to the morning court.

After the morning court session that day, Luo Wenqian always came back with a smile on his face.

After returning, he pulled me into the study and said to me: "Qingqing, you really helped me a lot.

The fifth prince will not benefit from the sale of official titles.

The emperor asked him to thoroughly investigate the entire court, and I'm afraid many people will give him gifts. I wonder if this will strengthen his power!"

Luo Wenqian's worry is normal. The court is full of fence-sitters, and they will lean towards whichever side the wind blows. Everyone wants to lean against a big tree for shade!

I said to Luo Wenqian firmly: "His team can't grow big! He is not someone who can control these things.

He is so short of money recently, I am afraid he will have to collect a lot during this period.

He will also withdraw some people to block the attack. I hope he won’t be so stupid and hit a wall! ”

Although Luo Wenqian has not been very capable in recent years, after hitting a wall several times in the officialdom, things are no longer as simple as before.

How could he not understand what is going on now?

Luo Wenqian looked at me with a smile, and then spoke again: "Sometimes, between giving timely assistance and adding icing on the cake, who helps more, and whose kindness will be remembered more?"

In this situation, anyone with a discerning eye will know that it is like providing timely assistance, while others will only think that it is because of their own ability that they are adding icing on the cake!

Luo Wenqian's words really woke me up. If I want to gain Wen Yiheng's full trust, I'm afraid I'll have to try again with risky tactics.

I nodded and said, "My daughter understands what father means. Now we are on the same front, and this will naturally help father."

Luo Wenqian was very happy after hearing this, and even took out some antiques from his study and gave them to me.

After I took it, I left Luo Wenqian's study and returned to my own room.

I looked at these calligraphy and paintings carefully and found that they were not cheap.

Since Luo Wenqian became the prime minister, many people have given him gifts. However, the family expenses are quite high, and his salary alone is probably not enough.

He gave most of the bribes given to him by others to Li Cui and her son. These calligraphy and paintings were naturally only affordable with Wang Yuyuan's dowry!

In the evening, I took the calligraphy and paintings to find Wang Yuyuan.

Ever since Wang Yuyuan found out Luo Wenqian's true face, she has not used much of her dowry to support the family.

Luo Qingqing's food, clothing and other daily necessities in the mansion were not as good as before. Although Luo Wenqian had complaints, he did not dare to speak out.

Wang Yuyuan was not idle either. When she discovered that there were some corrupt officials in the court, she was also secretly investigating these things!

When I went there, I went straight into the house and saw Wang Yuyuan looking at something.

I took a closer look and saw that my mother was startled by my sudden appearance and she suddenly put away the booklet on her desk.

Only after Wang Yuyuan saw that it was me did she calm down.

Wang Yuyuan calmed down and then said to me: "Qingqing, why are you here? Why didn't you tell me you were here?"

I immediately took out the calligraphy and paintings and said to Wang Yuyuan: "Mom, Dad gave me some calligraphy and paintings today. I took a look and found that these things are quite valuable.

It's not something that can be bought with the little money daddy earns.

I thought that Dad must have bought this with Mom’s money, so it would be better to return it to Mom.”

Wang Yuyuan took the calligraphy and painting from my hand and took a look at it, then said self-deprecatingly: "These calligraphy and paintings are from previous dynasties, and they are all authentic.

They are not cheap. I am afraid this is the cheapest thing in his collection, otherwise why would he be willing to give it to you?

It seems that we all underestimated the amount of money he made, or the amount of bribes he received.”

I know in my heart that if Luo Wenqian embezzles too much, no one in our family will escape the emperor's punishment.

I hugged Wang Yuyuan and said softly, "Mom, we will find a way.

There must be a way to sever ties with Dad, otherwise we will be dragged down by him for the rest of our lives!"

Wang Yuyuan nodded.

After a while, I went back. I didn't ask Wang Yuyuan what she was doing, but I knew that what she was doing was definitely for the good of the country.

The secret guards I sent out have been following Wen Yiheng these days, and I have also received some information during these days.

There were always many people visiting Wen Yiheng's house. They always went there at night, and they were all dressed simply.

The lights in the Fifth Prince’s mansion are often on in the middle of the night.

When I heard the news, I stood by the window, fixing my loose hair and said, "Sure enough, the fish has taken the bait!

It seems that some fish don’t even know they are being raised. When they grow up, they will be eaten.”

Luo Qingqing has not been idle these days. She has been going out to buy rouge and powder all day long. It must be because Wen Yiheng gave her a large sum of money when he came to see her.

Luo Qingqing felt that the most important thing for her to do now was to be a happy bride-to-be.

This is the most beneficial for me. If she makes any move, I should be on guard.

There are no eternal friends, only eternal interests!

Chen Meng had been investigating cases these days, so he naturally spent more time at Lin Xuan's house. Lin Xuan was the highest-ranking official in the Dali Temple, so he naturally had to ask him about many issues.

Every time Chen Meng went to Lin Xuan's house, he would bring some small things to Lin Miaoke. The last time they met was because of the Shanyuan Temple case.

Occasionally, the two of them would even exchange letters and make plans to play together on some holidays.

Lin Xuan is an impartial person in the Dali Temple. No one would mess with him. Some people wanted to give him gifts, but he politely declined them one by one!

Lin Xuan also admired Chen Meng very much. The two met because of the Dali Temple incident and found that they were both upright people.

The two of them often got together, and Lin Xuan even served as a surveillance camera in the Dali Temple, often monitoring the behavior of those people.

In Lin Xuan's world, the Dali Temple is the place where justice is done. If a big problem occurs here, then the whole country will be in trouble!

Lin Xuan and Chen Meng often discussed in the study how to catch the bad apple in the Dali Temple, and they often discussed until late at night.

It’s a pity that both of them are men. If it were one man and one woman, I’m afraid there would be rumors that they had an abnormal relationship.

Lin Xuan saw that Chen Meng brought small items for Lin Miaoke.

Once, after the two of them had discussed countermeasures, Lin Xuan asked Chen Meng: "I saw that Brother Chen brought all kinds of things to my daughter these days. Are you interested in her?"

Although Chen Meng handles cases fairly, he seems a little silly when talking about these things.

Chen Meng's face immediately flushed, and then he stammered: "Ms. Lin, under the guidance of adults, she has become a very good girl.

I thought she was cute and thought she would definitely like those things, so I brought them to her.

If Lord Lin feels that Miss Lin has been wronged.

I, I won’t bring it anymore!”

Lin Xuan laughed out loud. He had always admired Chen Meng, so he patted Chen Meng on the shoulder and said, "No, that's not the case.

I like Brother Chen very much, but Miao is my concubine’s daughter. I wonder if Brother Chen will dislike her?

If you don't mind, I will be very happy to have you as my son-in-law!"

When Chen Meng heard that Lin Xuan admired him so much, his eyes lit up. Chen Meng said, "How could you despise me? I come from a poor family, I just hope Lord Lin doesn't despise me.

However, I'm afraid I still have to ask Miss Lin's opinion on this matter.

If Miss Lin is not interested in me, then I'll forget it!"

Although Lin Xuan had never paid much attention to his daughter, he knew that Lin Miaoke naturally liked her too.

Lin Xuan once noticed that Lin Miaoke was holding the item given to her by Chen Meng and looking at it for a long time.

This happened one night when Lin Xuan ate too much and was walking around the courtyard, and accidentally came to the side courtyard where Lin Miaoke was.

Then she watched Lin Miaoke holding a ceramic doll given to her by Chen Meng, sighing to herself, "Chen Meng, Chen Meng, when can we get married?

You said that the gap between us is so big, can we really be together?"

Lin Xuan looked at Lin Miaoke, whose thin figure was illuminated by the moonlight, and knew that he had treated her badly over the years.

Looking at the yard where she lived, it was almost the same as where servants lived, and the clothes she wore were obviously from a long time ago.

Lin Xuan's guilt towards Lin Miaoke reached its peak, and then Lin Xuan secretly swore in his heart: he must make sure Lin Miaoke lives a good life in the second half of her life.

Lin Xuan has very little contact with Chen Meng and doesn't know whether Chen Meng is someone worthy of trust.

As luck would have it, these recent cases have brought Chen Meng and Lin Xuan closer and closer.

After getting along with Chen Meng, Lin Xuan discovered that Chen Meng was a man who valued friendship and was down-to-earth, and he was indeed a good match for Lin Miaoke.

After Lin Xuan knew Chen Meng's answer, he immediately asked the servant to call Lin Miaoke to the study.

When Lin Miao heard Lin Xuan asking her to go to the study, she couldn't help but feel nervous.

Lin Miaoke and Lin Xuan didn't have much contact, but when she could see him, Lin Xuan always had a sour face.

This made Lin Miaoke feel that Lin Xuan was too inhuman, and she was afraid of him from the bottom of her heart.

Lin Miaoke immediately ran to the study room and saw Chen Meng was also there. Lin Miaoke felt a little relieved.

Lin Xuan smiled and said to Lin Miaoke: "Miaoke, it's not a big deal that I asked you to come here this time.

I just want to ask you, are you willing to marry Mr. Chen?"

When Lin Miaoke heard Lin Xuan say this, she didn't react for a moment and looked at them blankly.

Chen Meng's heart was in his throat. He really liked Lin Miaoke, but Lin Miaoke might not like him.

Chen Meng secretly made up his mind that if Lin Miaoke did not agree, he would keep his love to himself and never marry.

Lin Xuan patted Lin Miaoke on the shoulder and said, "Dad asks you, are you willing to marry Mr. Chen?"

Lin Miaoke was stunned for a few seconds, making sure that she had not heard wrong, and her face suddenly blushed.

Lin Miaoke said shyly: "Daddy, please stop teasing me. Mr. Chen is so outstanding, how can I be so high up as to marry him?"

Chen Meng got a little anxious when he heard this, and then said excitedly: "But Miss Lin is not bad either, and I am not that outstanding either!"

Lin Xuan naturally understood what Lin Miaoke meant. Lin Xuan repeated, "Miaoke, Dad wants to ask you whether you are willing to marry or not?"

After hearing this, Lin Miaoke was afraid that she had missed something, so she immediately said, "Yes! I am willing! I am just afraid that Master Chen will dislike me. How can my daughter, with my status, be worthy of him!"

Lin Xuan laughed and said: "Although marriage is a major matter, it is decided by parents and matchmakers.

But you still have to like it. Since you two are in love with each other, then this is enough.

Miao Ke, I didn’t care about you enough before, but I also want you to live a good life in the second half of your life!"

Lin Miaoke nodded. Chen Meng was overjoyed.

Chen Meng was still quite rational, he bowed to Lin Xuan and said: "Lord Lin, now is not the time for Miao Ke and I to get married.

I, like Lord Lin, need to investigate a case. If I marry Miss Lin now, I'm afraid everyone will think there's something going on between us.

By then, no one knows what kind of rumors will spread, which may be detrimental to Lord Lin’s career.

After the investigation is over, I will personally petition the Emperor to grant Miss Lin and me a marriage!"

Lin Xuan naturally knew what was important and what was urgent, and he immediately laughed and said, "He won't be my future son-in-law, he is always considerate in his work and life.

Then let’s not tell anyone about this matter first, to avoid rumors spreading in the end.”

Several people reached a consensus and the matter was over.

Lin Miaoke suddenly felt that all the suffering she had endured in the first half of her life was worth it.

She was very clear about her current status. If it were someone else, she would only be able to be someone else's concubine. But now at least she was still the wife, which was already very good.

All three of them were very happy today, and Chen Meng was also very happy.

He never thought that he was superior to Lin Miaoke just because he became the new top scholar. He even felt that he was not worthy of Lin Miaoke because of his poor family background.

Lin Han was not happy to see this. She said like crazy in the room: "Why? Why do you all live better than me?

That bitch Luo Qingqing could become the fifth prince's concubine.

Why should I have a hard time even though we are both concubines' daughters?

I won’t accept this! I won’t accept this! "

After this, Lin Han would deliberately find fault with Lin Miaoke every time he met her, and even humiliated Lin Miaoke by calling her a slut who seduced others.

Lin Miaoke might have given in before, but now she walked up to Lin Han with her head held high and said, "I seduced someone, and I succeeded. What about you? You want to seduce someone else, but no one wants you, right?

My sister is so good at seducing people, why didn't she become an imperial concubine?

My seduction skills are inferior to mine, I can only seduce the new top scholar.

Luo Qingqing is your good friend, how come she can become the fifth prince's concubine?"